Version 6 of the BlackBerry operating system introduced a new home screen layout which separated icons into separate panes and a new universal search mechanism to find all sorts of information on the device and on the web. Many user interface elements were adapted in BlackBerry 6 for touch input, including the multitasking window. The web browser added tab support, and the music player included a new Wi-Fi sync function through BlackBerry Desktop Manager. A new podcasts app allowed users to catch their favorite shows, but the biggest addition on the app side was Social Feeds, which conglomerated feeds from Twitter, Facebook, and RSS into a single unified interface. The BlackBerry browser was revamped to be powered by WebKit, putting it on par with other smartphones. BlackBerry 6 was introduced in the first BlackBerry slider, the Torch 9800.

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In the smartphone market where competition and consumer demands are ever-increasing and tech journalists and Wall Street are becoming less forgiving, BlackBerry 6 is RIM's response to those who...

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While OS 6.0.0.522 was leaked back at the beginning of April for the BlackBerry Style 9670, we know there are many out there that don't like to use leaked OS' and wait for them to become official. Well if this is you, then your wait is over, as Sprint LP released .522 officially today. You can download it from the link below, and if you want to see what changes people reported from when it was...

Two weeks ago we saw the leak for OS v6.0.0.526 for the BlackBerry Torch, and today we see that AT&T has released it officially. If you have been waiting for the official release to upgrade your OS, then today is your day! You can snag it from the AT&T software download site via the links below, or open up Desktop Manager and it should popup for you ATT&T customers. As always, use...

Another leaked OS for you all from the forums, this time the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 gets the love. As usual, be careful when updating your device and be sure to make a backup before loading this one up. Thanks, Ryo-Kun!
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Yesterday we saw OS 6.0.0.534 leak for the Bold 9780 and now it has appeared for the Torch 9800 as well. This one freshly leaked so no reports on whats good just yet, so if you install be sure to swing by the forums with your findings. As usual, be careful when updating your device and be sure to make a backup before loading this one up. Thanks, Ryo-Kun!
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While BlackBerry OS 6.0.0.448 for the Bold 9700 has been out in various forms for a little over a month now, T-Mobile is finally officially releasing it to their subscribers. We've had a few reports of people receiving emails from T-Mobile over the past couple of days stating the following:
The new BlackBerry 6 operating system software is now available as a free update for your BlackBerry...

We've been hearing a lot of rumors about the .5xx builds for devices and now 6.0.0.526 has finally leaked online for all you BlackBerry Torch users out there. Not sure what has changed in the OS exactly so by all means, feel free to rip it to shreds and break it all down for us the the CrackBerry forums. Remember though, back up your data before loading this up folks.
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Leak Monday? I hope so.. I'm sure we'd all like some new OS' to play around with but we''ll have to see how things pan out. in the meantime, BlackBerry Bold 9650 owners feel free to grab your USB cables, back up your device and load up OS 6.0.0.524.
*OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to...

Just in case some of you all out there missed out on the leaks, missed the update notification -- or simply just forgot, Rogers has updated the Bold 9700, 9780 and Torch 9800 all to OS 6.0.0.448. They are continuing to send out SMS messages to customers so depending on which device you have you may get one sometime soon. If you're wanting to go ahead and download the install falls you can grab...

Wow, three leaks so far this evening! Now all you BlackBerry 9300 owners can join in with updating your OS to 6.0.0.499 like the 9700 owners are. Give this OS a go and let us know how it works out for you either in the comments below or in the forums. Remember, back up your device before loading.
*OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not...

Hey BlackBerry Bold 9700 users, let's not let the Torch owners have all the fun! OS 6.0.0.499 has leaked for your device, so if you're into that sort of thing go ahead and give it a go. As always, back up your device data first please. We'd hate to see you lose anything. Let us know what you see that is new and improved, and hop on over to the forums to discuss it further!
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